Gaurav Sharma
About Gaurav Sharma
Gaurav Sharma is the Director of Engineering at VMware, with extensive experience in software engineering and product development.
Company: VMware
Gaurav Sharma is currently the Director of Engineering at VMware, a position he has held since 2021. Based in Pune, Maharashtra, India, Gaurav has played a significant role in the company's technological and managerial spheres. Prior to his current role, he served as Senior Manager R&D and Manager | Staff Engineer at VMware. Over the years, Gaurav has been involved in major initiatives, including expanding a team from 20 engineers to over 100 and executing new go-to-market strategies that boosted product capabilities and revenue growth.
Title: Director Of Engineering
As Director of Engineering at VMware, Gaurav Sharma has a wealth of responsibilities, focusing on both the technological direction and managerial aspects of the team. His role involves leading engineering projects, executing strategic plans, and maintaining the technical excellence of products. He has been pivotal in expanding engineering teams and implementing strategies that significantly pushed the company's market position forward.
Education and Expertise: Motilal Nehru National Institute Of Technology
Gaurav Sharma holds a degree in Computer Science from Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology. His deep academic background in computer science has provided a solid foundation for his extensive career in software engineering and team leadership. This background has enabled him to understand and tackle complex technical challenges effectively.
Background: Extensive Experience in Engineering Roles
Gaurav Sharma's career spans several prominent companies and roles, beginning as a Software Engineer at Symantec Corporation. His career trajectory includes significant positions at Blue Lane Technologies and Arkin Net before joining VMware in various capacities, from Senior Member Of Technical Staff to Director of Engineering. His experience also includes conducting workshops for customer enablement and success as well as speaking engagements at VMworld and customer advisory boards.
Achievements: Expanding Teams and Go-to-Market Strategies
Gaurav Sharma has noteworthy achievements in his career, including spearheading the expansion of a team from 20 engineers to over 100 at VMware over four years. Additionally, he has executed three new go-to-market strategies that significantly enhanced product capabilities and revenue growth. His role in two successful startup acquisitions has further contributed to his understanding of product development from concept to release.